Cranberry Lake

Vilas, Oneida County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)924
Maximum Depth (ft)23
Mean Depth (ft)9
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition30% sand, 40% gravel, 15% rock, 15% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.90150° N, 89.16370° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1603800

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
WalleyeAbundant—
MuskyCommon—
PanfishCommon—
Largemouth BassPresent—
Northern PikePresent—
Smallmouth BassPresent—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Cranberry Lake AccessRAMP—1-5NoNo

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/29/2026.

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